Sesquiterpene — Sesquiterpenes are a class of terpenes that consist of three isoprene units and have the molecular formula C15H24. Like monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes may be acyclic or contain rings, including many unique combinations. Biochemical modifications… … Wikipedia

sesquiterpene — noun Any terpene formed from three isoprene units, and having fifteen carbon atoms; includes several plant pigments such as the flavones. See Also: sesquiterpenoid, terpene … Wiktionary

sesquiterpene — ses·qui·ter·pene .ses kwi tər .pēn n any of a class of terpenes C15H24 containing half again as many atoms in each molecule as monoterpenes also a derivative of such a terpene … Medical dictionary